Join Australia's leading Agribusiness with a 180-year history Great Place to Work Certified 2023-2024 Laverton North Location | Free on-site parking For over 180 years, Nutrien Ag Solutions has been integral to the Australian agricultural industry. We are committed to providing quality local advice, knowledge, and expertise for customers and helping feed Australia's future.
Growth is a top priority for Nutrien Ag Solutions, and it doesn't just apply to the nutrients we make or the size of our business. Our Manufacturing business unit has been undergoing a transformation in recent months, modernising and adding new state-of-the-art facilities to better support our Network of over 700 retail stores across Australia.
About the opportunity: We are currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead the East Coast team in this newly created opportunity.
Reporting to the National Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers' expectations. In this integral role, you will work closely with the operations, logistics, and manufacturing teams to ensure product is in place and available to fill forecasted and stock seasonal demand orders.
Typical responsibilities include: Ensuring that production is delivered safely on time, to the agreed quality and budget requirements.Execution of the production schedule in conjunction with the Production Manager.Assessing production and resource requirements for the facility.Ensuring that Health & Safety and Storage regulations are met.Ensuring inventory is accurate and accounted for.Ensuring the site has a preventative maintenance system on site for all assets.To increase efficiency of the site in terms of cost per litre.To reduce downtime of the facility which will reduce the cost per litre of the facility.Training and development of staff within the facility and ensure compliance with manufacturer and company requirements with hazardous substances.To be successful in this role you will need: Demonstrated success in a similar Manufacturing Manager role.Experience in the AgChem industry and/or knowledge of agricultural products and practices is strongly preferred.Strong interpersonal skills, outstanding communication capabilities, and the ability to influence others at all levels.Previous people management experience coupled with strong leadership skills.Manufacturing scheduling and lean manufacturing experience is highly desirable.Strong computer skills including the MS suite of products. Previous experience with SAP is an advantage.What we offer you! A competitive remuneration and benefits package.An additional day of leave – Nutrien Day.Purchased leave scheme benefits.Gender-neutral parental leave policy.Free onsite parking.A supportive and engaging environment that will support personal/professional development.Opportunities to support community partnerships across our network.Be a member of a company committed to feeding the future.Apply today! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, click on the APPLY button. To find out more about Nutrien Ag Solutions head to Nutrien Ag Solutions or follow us on LinkedIn.
This role will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien Ag Solutions' policies, you may be required to undergo a pre-employment background and medical. All considered applicants will need to undergo a VEVO/visa check. At this time only candidates with an existing and future right to work in Australia can be considered. GROW WITH US. FEED THE FUTURE.At Nutrien, we never stop growing, because our world never does. Our size can help us weather a storm, but with that ability comes a great responsibility—to our growers and customers, our employees and shareholders, our communities, and the planet.
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